21 citations
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August 2014 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Higher hs-CRP levels in Indian adolescent women with PCOS are more related to BMI than PCOS itself.
85 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of Cell Science” The mutation causing Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome leads to severe skin problems and early death in mice.
16 citations
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May 1982 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Minoxidil can cause pericardial and pleural effusions with high protein content.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Keratin-based hydrogels can be improved for medical use by adding PEG, making them more soluble and adjustable.
91 citations
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May 1972 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Transglutaminases work through a ping-pong mechanism, and human plasma and platelet transglutaminases have similar catalytic subunits.
May 2025 in “Ambulatornaya khirurgiya = Ambulatory Surgery (Russia)” Optimal PRP dosage improves healing and reduces complications in hernia repair.
2 citations
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October 1988 in “Steroids” Certain hormone treatments can increase SBP levels and help with mild body hair growth.
29 citations
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September 1986 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” The cat had a pituitary tumor causing hormone imbalance and related health issues.
9 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Ultra-high molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid may help promote hair growth.
1 citations
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January 2006 Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A man developed a serious muscle breakdown condition after using a hair loss medication not known to cause this side effect.
223 citations
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January 2000 in “BioFactors” Food-derived peptides may help prevent diseases like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and can support the immune system.
35 citations
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February 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment of TPP can prevent complications.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mutant HR bmh protein mis-localizes in cells, affecting skin and hair development.
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May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” PSA could be a marker for hyperandrogenism in women, but more research is needed.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
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July 2016 in “Mağallaẗ Kulliyyaẗ al-ṭibb Baġdād” Women with PCOS have higher PSA levels, which are linked to increased male hormone levels and hirsutism.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks” April 2018 in “Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” Repeated PRP injections for hair loss can cause increased pain sensitivity.
October 2013 in “International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology/International journal of pediatric endocrinology” A boy with early puberty and laughing seizures was treated, stopping seizures and slowing puberty.
12 citations
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January 2017 in “PubMed” Gastroparesis can cause persistent TSH elevation in hypothyroidism despite treatment.
9 citations
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January 2007 in “Endocrine Practice” A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.
17 citations
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October 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” Understanding proteins linked to PCOS symptoms can improve diagnosis and treatment.
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June 2005 in “Andrology” A woman's diabetes improved after removing ovarian tumors that caused high testosterone levels.
Erythropoietin overexpression disrupts hair growth and fat formation in mice.
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PCOS involves high 11-oxygenated androgens and BPA may worsen it, while IH is not inflammatory.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Benign conditions can mimic serious ones in postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, requiring careful diagnosis.
A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.